Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 42

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is ₹ 1,59,851 and Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,56,300. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 6 colours and 6 variants and Jawa 42 is available in 0 colour and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 42.

Classic 350 vs 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Classic 350	42
Price	₹ 1,59,851	₹ 1,56,300
Capacity	346 cc	293 cc
Power	19.1 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	27 bhp
Economy	35 kmpl	--

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Royal Enfield
Classic 350

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,59,851
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42

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₹ 1,56,300
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Royal Enfield
Classic 350
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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42
Single Channel ABS - BS IV
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	19.1 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	27 bhp
Maximum Torque	28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	28 Nm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-IV
Displacement (cc)	346	293
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	70	76
Stroke (mm)	90	65
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	11:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition ECU/Variable	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	472	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	35	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	280
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	153
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 19" - 52P (tube type)	90/90 18
Rear Tyre Size	110/90 - 18" - 61P (tube type)	120/80 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres	No	No
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	195	170
Overall Length (mm)	2,160	--
Overall Width (mm)	790	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,390	1,369
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	--
Seat Height (mm)	800	765
Chassis Type	Single Downtube,Using Engine As Stressed Member	Double Cradle

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	--	--
Mobile App Connectivity	--	--
GPS & Navigation	--	--
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock breaking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
USB charging port	--	--
Front storage box	--	--
Under seat storage	--	--
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	--	1
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	No
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	12V - 12 Ah MF	--
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W ( Halogen )	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V, P21/5W	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4 Nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Brand image
- Easy service availability
- Comfortable riding posture
- Strong brand image
- The 300cc engine is really good
- Gets dual-channel ABS system
Could be better
- Engine has a lot of vibrations
- Could get better brakes
- Weight is on the heavier side
- The bike doesn't feel and look big
- Overall built quality could have been better
- Long waiting period

Reviews

Overall rating
4.5(3071 ratings)
974 reviews
4.6(238 ratings)
83 reviews
Performance Parameters

Visual Appeal
4
4

Reliability
4
4

Performance
4
4

Comfort
4
4

Service Experience
3
4

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